RL Style Guide

 
 
Sateen
A type of fabric weave that produces a smooth, glossy, lustrous surface. This construction is often used to add shine to fibers like cotton and silk.
 
 
Satin
A luxurious silk fabric known for its high luster.
 
 
Screen print
A picture or design printed on a garment using the silk-screen process.
 
 
Sea Island cotton
Grown in the West Indies and off the coast of the southeastern United States, one of the longest cotton fibers in the world known for it's superior strength, softness and luster.
 
 
Seed stitch
A type of embroidery stitch that resembles a small continuous pattern of seeds.
 
 
Seersucker
A traditionally preppy midweight fabric, often made in cotton, that has a puckered appearance.
 
 
Self belt
A belt made from the same material as the garment to which it attaches.
 
 
Selvage
Also called “self-edge,” a type of high grade denim with a finished edge which keeps it from fraying.
 
 
Serge
Often used for suiting and outerwear, a pronounced twill that is durable and drapes well.
 
 
Shantung
A plain-weave silk fabric with a slightly nubby, uneven texture.
 
 
Shawl collar
A long, curved turn-back collar.
 
 
Shearling
Lamb or sheepskin that has been tanned with the curly wool left on.
 
 
Shetland wool
The soft, shaggy, tweedlike wool from the sheep of the Sheltland Islands in Scotland.
 
 
Shirring
A term that describes small gathers of fabric that create decorative pleats.
 
 
Silhouette
A term used to describe the contour or outline of a garment when worn on the body.
 
 
Silver plate
A thin coating of silver over another base metal.
 
 
Soutache
A flat narrow braid used as decorative trim on women's clothing.
 
 
Spazzolato
A high-gloss leather that's shinier than calf but not as glossy as patent.
 
 
Specchio
From the Italian for "mirror", a metallic leather.
 
 
Stacked heel
A heel built up of slim horizontal layers, usually wood or leather.
 
 
Stanton collar
An open spread collar that does not button down.
 
 
Stonewashed
Often used on denim, a washing process that uses abrasive stones to achieve a soft finish.
 
 
Suede
The softer side of leather that has been buffed for a velvet-like feel.
 
 
Surplice
A crossover V-neckline.
 
 
Swiss dot
A small dot pattern woven or embroidered on a very lightweight fabric.